Mike Robert - The Geek With Muscles

The Geek takes a fascinating deep dive into the process of death and dying with hospice chaplain Larry Robert.   With almost 30 years of experience of assisting patients through this process that we will all eventually go through, Larry shares amazing perspectives and personal accounts with our listeners.  From the paranormal to the practical, we learn of aspects of end of life care some would not even think about.   Larry even discusses the importance of your pets and their feelings when dealing with such deep loss.   A truly heart warming and extremely interesting broadcast! 

It's all about how people are handling the COVID-19 crisis as we listen to messages left on the all new Geek With Muscles Shout Out Line.  Join us as listeners share their stories with quarantine, and even... bed bugs.   DJ George also describes his latest and greatest news source and the outside perspective it brings.  A great source of advice, along with the experiences of listeners, to reinforce that we're all in this together. 

From serious to outrageous, George and Mike discuss the COVID-19 virus and the impact it's made on the lives of Americans.   For perspective, guest TJ Harlow details life in the San Francisco Bay Area and how being immunocompromised adds challenges to staying healthy.    Deep diving into the Caribbean, David Fuentes joins the gang live from Puerto Rico, humorously detailing the island's recent brushes with hurricanes, government upheavals, paper towels and now COVID-19.

Ever wonder why the gay community loves labels so much yet they often say they hate them?  While satirizing gay social norms, Mike proposes his hypothesis, talks "gay codes" and gives special guest DJ George Jett a gay labels quiz.  Learn all about twinks, bears, otters and much more.  If there was ever a cheesy but educational episode of The Geek With Muscles Podcast, this is it.  

Approaching his 20th Cruise, with over half of them being Gay, Mike discusses the good, the bad and the ugly regarding gay cruises.  Mike's co-host and special guest DJ George Jett, also shares his experience as a straight man being on a gay cruise for a video production project.  

Season three begins with Mike and his special guest, DJ George Jett, breaking down and discussing the craziest and most unusual happenings of 2019.    From strange and bizarre animals washing ashore, to strange and bizarre humans just doing their thing,  2019 was filled with some very interesting characters and events.  .    

DJ George Jett interviews Mike about his life long fascination with honey bees and his adventures in beekeeping.  How long do bees live?  How do they make honey?  Do bees commit suicide?  George asks all the questions most people are thinking when it comes to this very necessary and often misunderstood creature.   

Recording artist Jennifer Fuentes shares her ongoing story of discovery of who she is as a performer, and the incredible journey she's experienced so far.  From being a contestant on season two of American Idol, to running away with Ringling Brothers and Barnum And Bailey Circus, she has never stopped pursuing her dream of singing and song writing.  Jennifer also discusses her latest EP, "Guajira," and the inspiration behind her music.  

Special Guest Tommy Thompson joins Mike in the studio to discuss ghosts, shadow people, dreams, apparitions, and other paranormal events they've both experienced.    Just in time for All Hallows Eve, this extra long episode explores topics that will hopefully send shivers down your spine, or at least make you laugh.   All with a gay twist and lots of cheap wine.   

Special guest DJ George Jett and Mike take a humorous and informative stance on the very serious topic of recent deaths and illnesses related to vaping.  Are e-cigarettes really safer? Why does the UK seem to have different opinions on vaping?   How does popular culture play into the vaping epidemic?  

Mike Robert tells his personal story of three separate instances where medical professionals let their homophobia get in the way of proper care. 

Ever wonder what your iPhone knows about you?  How about that smart bulb you just purchased?  And of course everyone is talking about what Alexa is or isn't listening to.    On this episode of The Geek With Muscles Podcast, special guest Deejay George Jett, geeks out with Mike as the discuss what's going on behind the scenes of your mobile phone, favorite social app and even the car you drive.   Turns out there's lots of information being collected about you and sometimes in the most unusual of places.  

Dealing with personal tragedy is often a heart wrenching experience, especially when experiencing the death of a loved one such as your spouse.   Psychic medium Jenn Bustos shares her story of losing the "love of her life" and how she's coping with it on a daily basis in hopes of helping others.  Jenn's personal story of faith and determination is a gift to anyone that's ever dealt with great loss.

When you've been used to keeping your feelings and beliefs to yourself, finally taking the step to speak up and be heard can result in feeling lonely and disconnected.   Mike talks about his experience in confronting online friends and family, regarding their support of a president that's enacting policy which affects him personally. 

Before everyone in the world was online, there was a select few that owned modems and they ruled the world.   Okay that's taking it a bit far, but their experience over 30 years ago helped shape the technology you use today.

Three years ago my sister was diagnosed with HER2 breast cancer.    Her battle with a disease that affects so many every year is told in her own words.    As my special guest, my sister Bibi explains how she dealt with being diagnosed and the treatment that followed.    In honor of breast cancer awareness month, Bibi shares her journey.

Enjoying some cocktails and discussing my birthday dinner with my nephew Jon. Tina, his girlfriend of many years, serves as our live studio audience as we discuss the "Edge" restaurant in the Four Seasons Hotel, Yelpers, The Lord of the Rings and anything else that comes to mind.

Many men suffer from lack of energy and depression, symptoms that might be caused from low testosterone. Historically, the treatment of hormone related issues was usually reserved for women, until now. Listen to Mike's experience with HRT and how it helped resolve his issues with depression.

Is it just me or are gay men not as tolerant or accepting of their fellow gays as they used to be? As society accepts us more, we're the ones doing a lot of the rejecting. Just my imagination? Have a listen.

It's that time of the year when we all make resolutions! Without a doubt, one of the most popular resolutions is to lose body fat and weight. In this episode of Geek With Muscles, Mike talks about the easiest method for losing the fat and choosing a healthier lifestyle.